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Overview |
Penn State Abington | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,095 | 760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,832 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,912 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,561 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,516 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 77% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,575 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 6,051 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Abington | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (3,095 students vs. 760 students)
Penn State Abington vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Penn State Abington ($39,000.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Penn State Abington ($8,220 vs. $17,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($11,912 vs. $14,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Penn State Abington (77% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 37.5% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($13,083 vs. $9,516)
Penn State Abington vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Penn State Abington .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (988) is 13 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (87%)
Penn State Abington vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Penn State Abington.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than Penn State Abington (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/